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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.98, 7,996.55 and 2,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.98, 7,996.55 and 2,044.24 is: 3,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.98 : 7,996.55 = 2,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.98/7,996.55 = 2,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.98x = 7,996.55 × 2,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.98x = 16,346,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,867.37/5,330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.39

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